Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers are investigating the illegal killing of four bull elk in Las Animas County. The bulls were discovered on four separate ranch properties near the Stonewall and Picketwire areas. The incidents occurred on September 13, 26, and 27, and officers believe they may be connected based on the timing and locations. 　　Officers report that each bull...

　　Pre-season waxing parties are fun and all, but lets admit its more of a preamble to what wed rather be doing. And nobody enjoys midseason maintenance. 　　Ditch the torment of needing to constantly apply wax all season, and go with Phantom Gide to improve the overall performance of your bases. 　　Through Dec. 15, Backcountry offers Phantom Glide as a free...

　　At first blush, one might be tempted to dismiss the Hyundai CRATER Concept debuting at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show as little more than a fantasy. That would be a mistake, GearJunkie has learned. 　　While there are some obvious show car novelties, like the flashlights built into CRATER’s sideview mirrors, senior Hyundai officials confided they are looking to dramatically...

　　The search for a missing California fisherman came to a tragic end this week. Mikey Rijavec, a San Diego–based angler with a large following on social media, went missing on Nov. 11 while fishing alone off the coast of Southern California. That led to a massive rescue effort that included both U.S. and Mexican authorities. 　　But the search ended when...

　　Play Lacey Kelly hails from the real Florida — gators and Spanish moss and really-good-fishing kind of Florida. The part of Florida where trucks with DECKED CargoGlides and Drawer Systems outnumber stretch limos five to one. 　　Lacey’s Southern to her core, but she ironically hails from Yankeetown, on the Gulf Coast. 　　Her infectious, rumbling laugh rings out across the boat...

　　The Jeep Gladiator is getting a little historic special edition. The new 2026 Jeep Gladiator Willys 41 model is a nod to Jeeps military truck experience — one that will come with beefy steel bumpers, the hood from the Mojave, and some of the coolest Jeep wheels in a long time. 　　Willys 41 Launched on Wrangler Last Year 　　 　　(Photo/Jeep)...

　　Backcountry skiers who use onX are now better equipped to navigate techy terrain all over the U.S. On Nov. 17, onX announced that it had significantly expanded the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) mapping layer for its Backcountry app. It also added a new safe zone rating. 　　“As backcountry skiing and snowboarding participation continues to grow, onX is on a...

　　Theres still time to apply for the 2026 Defender Trophy, but not much. Applications close on Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m. ET. 　　Up for grabs are a few epic adventures, the Defender Trophy North American Competition and the Global Trophy Competition. First, you must apply to get into the selection event in Canada. Then, you must win that event in...

　　Shoe company R.A.D (Rally Against Destruction) is breaking into the fitness apparel market with shirts, tights, and shorts. Standing out in an already crowded market isn’t easy, but R.A.D has already done so with its excellent ONE V1 and ONE V2 training shoes (check out my review of the R.A.D ONE V2 training shoe), and it looks like the company’s...

　　I glance at the route guide, “rocky surface ahead.” Having already ascended past 6,000 feet above sea level on a narrow, pockmark-laden, uneven dirt path, I wondered how much more this non-Wilderness Subaru could take. 　　Turns out, plenty. Courtesy of 8.7 inches of ground clearance and inherent off-road strength in the suspension, the seventh-generation Outback marched right up the trail,...

　　Avid adventurers know that Montana is much more than just Glacier and Yellowstone. Ever wanted to fly fish a remote river, stay at a real-deal dude ranch, or head out on a multiday backpacking expedition without a soul in sight? The Treasure State’s got you covered. 　　With so much on offer, it’s the ideal state for car-camping road trippers and...

　　Outside of a bow or firearm, many will tell you that a set of binoculars is the most essential piece of equipment in a hunters kit. I certainly fit in that group. Even if things are looking grim, when I lift binoculars to my face, I feel like Im going to spot a giant or unlock a secret to success....